Hurunui Travel Guide
Hurunui accommodation, Hurunui activities and attractions, Hurunui maps, transportation to and around Hurunui - the ALL NEW Jasons Hurunui Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Hurunui.
One of
North Canterbury’s most scenic areas, Hurunui region has a host of attractions to tempt travellers. Explore the irresistible charm of
Hanmer Springs – Hurunui’s alpine spa village – sample the delicious wine and food of the Waipara Wine Valley, browse for arts and crafts at
Amberley, watch for marinelife at
Kaikoura or
Greta Valley, or enjoy the peaceful country towns of
Leithfield Beach,
Cheviot,
Culverden and
Waiau.
Waikari township, known for its ancient Maori cave art, is the gateway to scenic walks, fishing and hunting in the lovely Hurunui Lakes region. To the north, Hurunui township is great for anglers, with bountiful catches of salmon, trout and whitebait on the Hurunui River and estuary. The town is famous for its historic hotel and the Black Hills Heritage Collection.
Geographic Location
Located at the junction of the Hurunui and Waitohi Rivers
Population
2500
Major Attractions
Black Hills Heritage Collection, Horse Trekking & Wagon Rides,
Hurunui Hotel, Lake Sumner